booktalesy Chapter 39 The Far North
Chapter 39 The Far North
Upon leaving Shrek City, Huo Yuhao prepared to head north.
"Brother Tianmeng, do we really have to go to the far north?" Huo Yuhao was still a little hesitant.
He was also aware of the infamous reputation of the far north, a place of extreme cold and powerful spirit beasts, making it extremely difficult to develop.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm has already made plans, and going is definitely on their way. However, their goal can be slightly changed.
"Yutong, you know me, um, I'm a million-year-old soul beast. I come from the far north, and the martial soul I bestowed upon you is an ice-attribute martial soul. This trip to the far north is to help you acquire a powerful martial soul."
This is the main objective, and incidentally, I can also acquire the second soul ring of the Spirit Eye.
"What kind of martial soul do we want to acquire?" Huo Yutong was unaware of Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's arrangements, but she trusted Tianmeng's decision.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm fell silent, a long silence.
"Brother Tianmeng?"
"Yutong, you know how powerful Ji Siyuan's martial soul is, right?" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm didn't answer her question, but instead asked Huo Yutong a question.
She clutched the lotus seed Ji Siyuan had given her tightly in her hand. Sensing Ji Siyuan's power, she said, "I know, it's extremely powerful. It surpasses even the innate full soul power. Tianmeng, you also said you'd never seen Siyuan's martial soul before. But his flames are absolutely the ultimate flames." Her voice shifted from pride to a hint of humility.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm: "In all my years in the Star Dou Great Forest, I have never seen the flames of that soul beast so terrifying. Even at its peak, its flames are still kingly."
Both fell silent. Tianmeng Ice Silkworm continued, "Now there are two choices. The first is to reliably obtain the Ultimate Ice Martial Soul; the second is to gamble, hoping to obtain one of the strongest Ultimate Ice I've ever seen, but it carries a great risk. But even the strongest ice I've ever seen is no match for his flames."
Both are insufficient, but the latter still has a sliver of a possibility.
She placed the lotus seed against her chest, closest to her heart: "Siyuan told me I might be in danger this time, which is why he gave me this lotus seed. If I don't even have the courage to try, how can I live up to his trust in me? I'm going to try the strongest ice!"
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm swam within her spiritual sea: "I had given up on this plan before, but Yutong, if you want to go, then I'll go with you. Our target isn't any other soul beast, but the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, one of the Three Kings of the Far North, ranked seventh among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts—the Ice Emperor!"
This time, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm did not deceive her; it allowed Huo Yutong to make her own choice.
Huo Yutong also chose Hyotei!
It may be difficult, but if there's a possibility, we should give it a try.
She prepared supplies and dry rations and set off for the far north.
The Life-Giving Fruit, whale glue, two Mystic Water Pills, and the ten-thousand-year-old earth dragon meat all improved her physique, making her body much stronger.
Casting aside all distractions, I raced northward.
"Siyuan, you..." She touched the warm lotus seed on her chest, "He's not here, he can't come with me. I can manage on my own."
She was all alone on her journey to the far north, and loneliness was her primary feeling besides exhaustion.
At times like this, she would feel that warmth. The warm breath spread throughout her body, and she felt less tired.
With increased soul power, when tired, walk slowly to recover physical strength and soul power, and then set off again.
Traveling through the night is not advisable; she also needs to be in good mental condition. She will also get a good rest at night.
As time went by, she would sometimes go to replenish her supplies and enter the cities of the Heavenly Soul Empire.
Ji Siyuan gave her some of the gold coins he won in the previous exhibition match, so he didn't really need to save money.
Thick clothing and enough dry rations are essential for venturing into the far north.
She arrived in the far north earlier than expected. It took her a little over six days to reach the far north.
Everything was white, and the cold wind blew in through the gaps in my clothes.
But the warmth emanating from the lotus seeds filled her body directly, so she didn't feel a bit cold.
"It's so warm, I don't even need to prepare thick clothes."
Look ahead, and there's a sign for the far north right next to you.
The far north, a forbidden zone for humans! Danger! Danger! Danger!
The sign had several exclamation marks and danger signs, all warning people not to enter the far north.
"Brother Tianmeng, now that we're in your territory, it's your turn to lead the way."
"Lead the way? I'm not familiar with this place, how can I lead the way?" Tianmeng had never actually been to the far north of the Tianhun Empire in her past life.
"Don't worry, even if I don't know the way, I still have my mental energy, right? I can still use my mental energy to help you avoid those powerful soul beasts."
Huo Yutong looked around: "Shall we set off?"
"What are you going out of? Get ready to change your clothes. You think that fur coat you bought will keep you warm? Don't forget, we're going to capture Hyotei. How cold must it be around her?"
Huo Yutong: "But Brother Tianmeng, didn't you notice that I'm not cold at all? I haven't taken out that fur coat."
The bright red lotus seeds provided her with warmth, allowing her to brave the bitter cold.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm: "Ji Siyuan's lotus seed is really amazing. Not only can it increase the speed of soul power acquisition, but it can also provide warmth."
With other methods available, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm no longer needed to use its million-year-old silkworm molts to keep Huo Yutong warm.
Huo Yutong entered the far north wearing very light clothing.
Many things don't need to be abandoned because of this warmth.
"Next, we'll be heading to the core area where the Ice Emperor is located," Tianmeng Ice Silkworm began to introduce the core area to Huo Yutong, letting her know how terrifying it was.
"Brother Tianmeng, should I simulate the appearance of a soul beast?"
Although the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm still supplied Huo Yutong with four soul skills this time, there was no mental interference; instead, it was a simulation.
It was through simulation that she was able to impersonate Huo Yuhao and remain undetected by others.
Otherwise, it would be easy for the fact that she was dressed as a man to be discovered during their time together.
"No need. You're not familiar with the other spirit beasts of the far north, so simulating them wouldn't make much sense."
Huo Yutong knew only one soul beast that originated from the far north: the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.
In the far north, the Ice Silkworms are primarily used as food.
The weak ice silkworm will become a target for other soul beasts.
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm attached its spiritual power to Huo Yutong: "You don't need to simulate it. I'll use my spiritual power to simulate it for you, so that other soul beasts will think you don't exist."
Compared to Huo Yutong, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's mental strength is far greater.
The task of mental detection was also entrusted to Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
"Leave everything to me, but you must follow my instructions. Be quick!" Tianmeng Bingcan told Huo Yutong very seriously.
Huo Yutong felt a layer of spiritual power covering her body, and knew that it was the preparation of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.
"Good heavens, Meng-ge, we're counting on you."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm: "Ice Emperor, I will definitely help Yutong get you!"